Unless a(n) ..... consequence reduces the frequency of the behavior it follows, it may not be a punisher.

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Unless a(n) ____ consequence reduces the frequency of the behavior it follows, it may not be a punisher.

A	pleasant
B	unpleasant
C	positive
D	innate

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Punishment is a process by which a consequence immediately follows a behavior which decreases the future frequency of that behavior. Like reinforcement, a stimulus can be added (positive punishment) or removed (negative punishment).

Detailed explanation-2: -Positive punishment involves adding a negative consequence after an undesired behavior is emitted to decrease future responses.

Detailed explanation-3: -Negative punishment (also called “Punishment by contingent withdrawal") occurs when a behavior (response) is followed by the removal of a favorable stimulus, such as taking away a child’s toy following an undesired behavior, resulting in a decrease in that behavior.

Detailed explanation-4: -Edward Thorndike put forward a “Law of effect” which stated that any behavior that is followed by pleasant consequences is likely to be repeated, and any behavior followed by unpleasant consequences is likely to be stopped.

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